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Physical Activity Equals Health Improvements
”Many Americans may be surprised at the extent and strength of the evidence linking physical activity to numerous health improvements.  Most significantly, regular physical activity greatly reduces the risk of dying from coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.  Physical activity also reduces the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension and colon cancer: enhances mental health; fosters healthy muscles, bones and joints; and helps maintain function and preserve independence in older adults.” - David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D, Director Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Physical Activity is an Essential Health Objective
“We must get serious about improving the health of the nation by affirming our commitment to healthy physical activity on all levels: personal, family, community, organizational and national.  Because physical activity is so directly related to preventing disease and premature death and to maintaining a high quality of life, we must accord it the same level of attention that we give other important health practices that effect the entire nation.  Physical activity thus joins the front ranks of essential health objectives, such as nutrition, the use of seat belts and the prevention of adverse health effects of tobacco.” - Audry F. Manley, M.D., M.P.H., Surgeon General

Financial Benefits of Encouraging Physical Fitness
“Employers are just starting to realize the financial benefits of encouraging physical fitness among their workers," explains Dr. Brian Martinson. "Our team published a study in October showing that increasing physical activity to even moderate levels was associated with declines in annual health care charges of $2,000 on average. Combined with this study, we are showing that health care costs can be lowered and work productivity increased just by making adjustments and increasing physical activity.” - HealthPartners

Obesity is Expensive for Employers
”Big Problem, Huge Cost. According to American Demographics magazine, one American now becomes obese every 12 seconds. And this trend is expensive for employers. In fact, medical costs for an obese man who is 50 years old are $1,000 more a year than they are for a similarly aged man of normal weight. Costs for a severely obese man would be $10,000 more.” - American Demographics Magazine

Health Impact of Lifestyle
“Unhealthy lifestyle is the primary contributor to the six leading causes of death in the U.S. – heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes – which collectively account for almost 75% of all deaths.” - McGinnis JM, Foege WH: Actual causes of death in the U.S. & Anderson RN. Deaths: Leading causes for 2000

Poor Health Habits Take an Enormous Toll on American Business
“Job stress is estimated to cost American industry 200-300 billion annually.  The National Safety Council estimated that 1 million employees are absent
 on an average workday because of stress-related problems.” - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

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